Teachers - Grade 1

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

St Clare's Thomastown is seeking a full-time Grade 1 teacher to commence in Term 1, 2026. The school operates under Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS) and welcomes applicants based in Thomastown, Victoria.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Education, demonstrate a strong commitment to Catholic education, and show capability in classroom management, teamwork, and differentiating learning with technology to support student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or relevant tertiary qualification.
• A strong commitment to Catholic education.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional and caring relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to create an engaging, educational and challenging learning environment that caters for the needs of all students.
• Eagerness to learn.
• Enthusiasm to implement a differentiated curriculum and use modern technology to support student learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Grade 1 lessons and assessment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student learning and the Catholic ethos.

Skills

Team collaboration

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Willingness to learn

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor of Education

Job description

Enquiries: [e-mail]

Contract Type: Fixed Term Full Time
Applications Close: 5th October 2026

Salary: $78,021-$115,737 - Based on experience in accordance with the Teacher scale of the Catholic Education Multi-
Enterprise Agreement 2022 (CEMEA)

St Clare's is an integral part of the faith community of Thomastown and is one of two parish primary schools.St Clare's is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS) ABN 18643442371. MACS is the employer of employees at St Clare's.

We are currently seeking a full time -Teacher for a Grade 1 Class to commence in Term 1, 2026.

Candidates must have an ability to plan, work and learn in a team environment. They must also have excellent classroom management skills and have a commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education and contemporary pedagogues.

• Refer to Job Description Attached
  

Skills/Experience required:

• Bachelor of Education or relevant tertiary qualification.
• A strong commitment to Catholic education.
• An ability to develop and maintain professional and caring relationships with students, parents, and
  colleagues.
• An ability to create an engaging, educational, and challenging learning environment that caters for
  the needs of all students.
• An eagerness to learn.
• An enthusiasm to implement a differentiated curriculum and use modern technology to support
  student learning.

Special Requirements:

• St Clare's promotes the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children; therefore, the successful
  applicant must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to providing a safe environment
  for children.
• The successful applicant will hold the Victorian Institute of Teaching registration.
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school is preferred.
  Contact details of two referees.

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care. The successful
candidate must hold or acquire and maintain Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

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